bat. life

[SMEGMA STENCH]

how long will batterys last just sitting on the shelf . im talking about those rechargable AA and AAA batterys for like xbox controllers and stuff

I think its nickel cadmium ? cant remem ber

looked around and found you can buy lead acid batteries without the acid for longer storage but no indication on just the little batteries

Just left in th package not being used

[YALE]

Batteries.

[KBScobravert]

Batteries.

Always there. Lol

[YALE]

Always there. Lol

I shrug at thee!

[SMEGMA STENCH]

nobody ever knows the answer to this question lol

[BradM]

Typically 1 week to 5 years.

[Mike]

Typically 1 week to 5 years.

I've heard they last longer if you get drunk and lose the keys for a year or so.

[YALE]

nobody ever knows the answer to this question lol

They have an expiration date on the package, but if they aren't leaking after that, give them a shot. The expiration is usually like 3 years. Also, take them out of whatever device you were using them in, when you're not using the device, and they'll last a lot longer.

[BradM]

I've heard they last longer if you get drunk and lose the keys for a year or so.

LOL! I had to buy a new battery. I should have unhooked it but I couldn't get inside to pop the hood.